The Langham London
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In the top 6% of all rated hotels worldwide.
About this hotel
The Langham London is a historic luxury hotel occupying a landmark Bloomsbury address, minutes from Covent Garden and Soho. Built in 1865, the property carries its heritage as one of London's first grand hotels, with classical architecture and period details intact throughout its interiors. Under the Great Eagle Hospitality umbrella, the hotel operates at the upper end of the London luxury market, serving guests who value both prestige and established comfort. The Langham received Forbes Travel Guide recognition in 2026, a designation that signals consistent quality in rooms, service, and on-site dining. The location positions guests near major cultural venues, theatres, and retail on Oxford Street, while remaining quieter than properties directly on the busiest thoroughfares. Business and leisure travellers drawn to central London's walkable neighbourhoods tend to favour the property's combination of Victorian grandeur and contemporary hotel standards.